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Watauga Baseball and Softball both had amazing seasons and made history once again. Watauga Baseball made it to the third round of the 6A NCHSAA playoffs for the first time since the 2014 season. Softball also broke some records with Freshman Pitcher Addison Moody breaking the program single-season strikeout record. As well as accomplishing a winning season and advancing to the second round of the 6A NCHSAA playoffs.
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Senior Eli Bishop at the plate
When asked about the team's success, Senior Eli Bishop stated "The positivity and togetherness of our team made us successful. Being able to move on and look to the next play or game really helped us to keep developing and build toward the success that eventually came."
Bishop has played baseball all four years at the high school and was a member of the past few teams. Watauga has not been short of talent, but has not found much success in the postseason in recent years.
"This season was different through the way we pushed through adversity and just kept developing and striving for success. We didn't let the losses or mistakes define us or determine our season, but instead just took them as a lesson and stayed positive, looking forward to the next oppurtunities to win," said Senior, Eli Bishop.
Bishop also finished the season with the second best batting average on the team having a .400.
Photo Credits: Troy Wilson
Senior Brett Vannoy takes the mound in the top of the 5th inning
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Senior Evan Burroughs takes off to first base after a hit.
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Senior Third Baseman Cade Keller warms up for the 4th inning.
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Freshman Addison Moody with the pitch.
Freshman Pitcher Addison Moody started off her high school softball career with a historic year. She finished the season with 125 strikeouts which put her at 8th in the entire state for the 6A classification. She also set the program record for most strikeouts in a single season.
Junior First Baseman Bralee Shoemake prepares on the base looking to catch.
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Junior Presli Wood preparing at the plate.
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Junior Charlotte Moretz gets ready to face her at-bat.
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